Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes

1 . Stage

Peel and cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1/4-inch slices. Place the slices into the pressure cooker's steamer basket. Sprinkle slices with salt.

2 . Stage

Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Mix well.

3 . Stage

Pour orange juice into the cooker (see Editor's Note, below). Place the trivet and the steamer basket with the sweet potatoes into the pot. Sprinkle the potatoes with brown sugar mixture. Place butter pieces on top.

4 . Stage

Lock the lid into place and bring the cooker up to full pressure (15 pounds per square inch) over high heat. Once pressure is reached, reduce heat to low and cook for 7 minutes.

5 . Stage

Quickly release the pressure using the method recommended by your cooker's manufacturer. Do not discard the cooking liquid.

6 . Stage

Remove the steamer basket from the cooker and carefully place potatoes into a serving dish. Return the cooker to the stove and bring cooking liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cooking liquid is reduced and syrupy, 5 to 7 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.

7 . Stage

Pour syrup over sweet potatoes and serve.